Youngster Nicolaou Signs First Pro Deal - Ipswich Town News
Academy youngster Shakil Nicolaou has signed his first professional deal.
The 17-year-old winger joined the club last summer following a trial having previously been with Tottenham.
"Delighted to sign my first professional contract with Ipswich Town,” he wrote on Instagram.
Nicolaou was a regular with the U18s during 2024/25 and also featured for the U21s towards the end of the campaign.
While at Tottenham, Nicolaou won one cap at U15 level as a schoolboy and also qualifies to play international football for Cyprus.
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